COVID-19 Information for Students

Zoom or Remote Classes: Available Spaces on Campus

Check out the following quiet locations on campus to attend remote classes in peace:

Price Center

University Centers currently has the following options available for reservation:

• 11 individual study rooms in Price Center (private; will need to utilize Wi-Fi)
• A computer lab in Price Center East first floor (not private; however, there is access to high-speed internet)
• A computer lab in Sun God Lounge in Price Center (not private; however, there is access to high-speed internet)

Starting during the second week of January 2022, Open Desk will be available for students to reserve and utilize, located next to Library Walk in the Price Center.

• 10 individual workstations (not private; however, there is access to high-speed internet)
• one private workstation (private; access to high-speed internet, dual monitor provided)
• one small group meeting space that could be used by a student for a class (private; access to high-speed internet)

How to reserve: https://reservations.ucsd.edu/

Study Room Reservations Guidelines:

• Are permitted for a maximum of two hours
• Are permitted once per day, per user, regardless of length
• May be made up to two weeks in advance
• Reservations limited to currently enrolled, regular UC San Diego students, faculty, & staff with UC San Diego email address.
• Additional Group Study spaces are available for UC San Diego students in the Coworking Corner (Port of San Diego, Port of Ensenada, and Port of Long Beach rooms)
• Send questions to OneStop@ucsd.edu

Outdoor Study Spaces

There are six large outdoor study spaces available on campus, next to the outdoor classrooms in Revelle and Warren. Each space has tables/chairs and enhanced WiFi connectivity. Use the campus map to locate your closet Zoom-ready location.

Libraries

The Geisel Library and Biomedical Library Building offer more than 30 dedicated study rooms. Spaces can be reserved in advance for your remote course.

• The Libraries also feature plenty of first-come, first-served study space. View real-time availability to know how busy a space is before you arrive.
• Note: The Biomedical Library Building is a great option for commuters due to its proximity to the Osler parking structure.

Computer Labs

UC San Diego maintains dozens of open-access computer labs dedicated for student use.

• You can use a lab computer for your course, or park your laptop on the desk. This campus map highlights their locations.
• Use the Lab Lookup tool for more detail on hours and computer specs.

Other Convenient Spots on Campus

• RIMAC Annex

Visit the Virtual Student Union, your one-stop shop for fun and engaging remote student activities and events.

Chancellor's Associates Scholars Program (CASP)

Chancellor's Associates Scholars Program services will be offered remotely/ via Zoom, including peer-mentoring meetings, OLC seminars, Student Success Services, student and professional staffing, and CASP staff training. Scholars can find the most up-to-date information and resources on casp.ucsd.edu and all students can sign up for our monthly e-Newsletter on our website.

OASIS

All 1-to-1 mentoring appointments with students and tutorial services will continue to be offered remotely. Academic support workshops that were scheduled to be hybrid/in-person are currently being transitioned to be offered remotely. Select programs such as 2YE (2nd Year Experience), Hope Scholars, and TRIO/SSSP are also currently working on transitioning any in-person/hybrid events into virtual events instead. Students may contact their respective program staff for more information.

Student Success Coaching Program (SSCP)

Virtual Peer Coaching and Professional Success Coaching meetings are available. Success Coaching workshops, events, and information sessions will be postponed or moved online until it is safe to host in-person services. Learn more on the SSCP Virtual Support page, and the Professional Success Coach Appointments and Peer Coach Appointments sites.

Student Veterans Resource Center

Please visit the Virtual Student Veterans Resource Center to find community and support. Peer Navigator appointments and drop-ins are available, as are in-center support and SVRC staff appointments.

Transfer Student Services (TSS)

Transfer students can take the Digital Triton Transfer Hub with them wherever, whenever. Virtual services include access to the Triton Transfer Forum, Live Streams, Virtual Meet Ups, and Online Transfer Peer Coaching. Access these resources and services by visiting our website, and continue to read our newsletters for updates and upcoming opportunities.

Undergraduate Research Hub (URH)

Individual appointments and drop-ins are available remotely, as are information sessions, workshops, and presentations. Meetings with cohorts of students in research programs will be remote, and video resources (such as recordings of previous information sessions) will continue to be available online.

For undergraduate research projects, we will continue to follow the guidelines provided by the Office of Research Affairs and local, state, and federal government officials. The program coordinators of programs that are taking place in Winter Quarter will follow up with the students and mentors in those programs. Explore our webpage to learn more.

Undocumented Student Services

Individual guidance consultations with professional staff will be offered by appointment through Zoom or phone call. Immigration legal consultation and services will be offered remotely. USS planned workshops or events will be offered virtually via Zoom. Please visit our Services & Programs page to learn more.

Three’s Company allows students on-campus to socialize in small groups (three or fewer), so long as they are outside, wearing masks, and observing physical distancing.

Small group socializing (groups of three students or fewer) may occur in any outdoor space on campus. Students are asked to avoid congregating in areas adjacent to campus dining and classrooms, to minimize congestion.

Three's Company Dynamics/ Rules:

• All students must be in compliance with the UC Vaccine Mandate, complete the Student Symptom and Exposure Screening tool prior to gathering, and receive a green thumb.
• All members of the group must wear a mask unless eating.
• Physical distancing (minimum of 6 feet) must be maintained at all times.
• Groups are limited to three (3) individuals at any one time; dependents accompanied by their student parent or guardian are exempt from the count of three.
• Groups of four (4) or more students must be avoided and are considered a violation of campus policy. 

Campus resident guest policy

This program does not change the guest policy for campus residents; students are not allowed to have anyone in their apartment/ suite who is not contracted to live in that space, and students are not allowed to visit other apartments/ suites.

Other items of note

• As part of the reinstatement of Three’s Company, outdoor dining on-campus in groups of three (3) or fewer will also be allowed. Physical distancing (minimum of six (6) feet) must be maintained at all times.
• Students are encouraged to keep track of who they are socializing with for contact tracing purposes, should that become necessary. However, this is not required.
• The university is currently prohibited from hosting in-person events, so socializing in small groups may not occur as part of any organized event or program.
• This program is subject to modifications or cancellation based on public health recommendations.

Subject to re-evaluation

Our decisions are always informed by data. We’re able to keep Three’s Company in place while our testing compliance rates remain high. Please keep in mind that we will need to rescind Three’s Company if rates take a turn for the worse.

For any questions related to the Three’s Company program, please feel free to contact vcsa@ucsd.edu.

Until the scheduled return of in-person learning on January 31, 2022, in-person gatherings must be moved to remote modalities or rescheduled during the first four weeks of Winter Quarter 2022.

Triton athletic competitions will proceed, but spectators will not be allowed to attend home games until January 31 at the earliest. Details about refunds will be emailed to single-ticket and season-ticket holders.

For the most updated event planning information, please visit Return to Learn.

During Winter Quarter 2022, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) will continue to operate in a hybrid model, with in-person services as well as remote appointments and online services.

Beginning Jan. 3, CAPS’ central location in Galbraith Hall will be open for consultations and urgent care during normal operating hours, with additional health and safety precautions in place.

If you—or someone you know—need(s) to speak with someone or are feeling overwhelmed, please contact the following Deans of Student Affairs for personalized support and assistance:

CalHOPE is a free crisis support/ chat-line resource for Californians, designed to de-escalate COVID anxiety by offering emotional support to those with pandemic-related worries about the future.

CalHOPE may be reached at 833-317-4673 (HOPE).

The Playground

Visit The Playground for both remote and in-person opportunities to stay on track with your fitness and nutrition needs during Winter Quarter 2022.

What's Open?

An current list of open facilities is available on Recreation's facilities page.

Updated guidance for student organization events & operations is available on the Center for Student Involvement website.

Student Health Services is open to provide care for UC San Diego students. We have implemented many changes to ensure that healthy, asymptomatic students who come to Student Health are safe and not exposed to infection. All patients and staff are masked at Student Health Services whether they are in Urgent Care or our Primary Care areas. Our pharmacy, nurses clinic, lab and X-ray are still open. Please call 858-534-3300 to speak to a nurse to determine if you need an in-person appointment or can have a video visit.

Pharmacy: Our Student Health Pharmacy is able to deliver any medications for free to students that live anywhere in California. Students can contact Student Health Pharmacy at 858-534-2135 or go through MyStudentChart and request a refill. Our pharmacy can send prescriptions for 90-day supply to students living in California via FedEx. They are unable to send controlled medications or refrigerated medications. Students have a lower copay if they fill their medications through Student Health.

Telemedicine at Student Health: Any UC San Diego student may now have video visits or telephone visits with their Student Health primary care providers if they live anywhere in California. For students with SHIP and RAFT, there is no copay or visit charge. For students without SHIP, the same visit charges apply that would be used for in-person visits.

Programming During Winter Quarter

Visit the websites below to learn more about opportunities for remote, co-curricular involvement and engagement through your Undergraduate College:

• Revelle College
• Muir College
• Marshall College
• Warren College
• Roosevelt College
• Sixth College
• Seventh College

Triton Tools and Tidbits is a podcast that was borne out of the sudden shift to a remote learning environment back in March 2020 -- when the COVID-19 pandemic forced UC San Diego students to adapt to a new way of learning and connecting, while away from the traditional campus environment.

Please give a listen to the following episodes from the TTT archives, while we navigate the difficulties that arise from trying to maintain community and connectivity in a remote environment:

February 2021
Bounce Back Part 1 and Part 2

November 2020
Locus of Control

July 2020
Building Community in a Brave New World

May 2020
Mental Health Tips for Staying Sane During COVID-19
Bringing Order to Chaos: How to Increase Productivity by Mastering Unstructured Time

April 2020
School is Where the Wifi is: How to Balance Work, Life and Social Needs
Battling with the Online Lifestyle: How to Improve your Habits and Well-Being

Students may complete a Technology Lending Request Form to request a loaner laptop or hotspot for the period in which they are learning remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Upon approval, devices may be picked up starting Jan. 3 from the Bookstore on campus. Availability is limited and will be provided based on financial need.

For support and assistance from the International Students and Programs Office (ISPO), please visit:

• iStudents.ucsd.edu: General information for international students
• iContact.ucsd.edu: Information on how to meet with an International Student Advisor
• iUpdates.ucsd.edu: Learn about the latest news and policies impacting international students
• iTravel.ucsd.edu: Visa, travel, and re-entry information for international students
• iEvents.ucsd.edu: Check out events and activities that promote global learning and intercultural exchange
• iPrograms.ucsd.edu: Find ways to enhance your experience and actively engage with other students

While spectators will not be allowed to attend in-person athletic events until Jan. 31, you may root on your fellow Tritons on ESPN+ at UCSDTritons.com/watch.

On-Campus

As of January 3, 2022, the UC San Diego Library buildings – Geisel Library and the Biomedical Library Building – are fully open to UC San Diego students, faculty, staff, and the public. Masks must be worn at all times while in the Library buildings, per campus safety requirements. Food and drink are prohibited at this time.

Visit the Library Hours page to view operating hours for both buildings, as well as Special Collections & Archives. For general assistance, please call (858) 534-0134 during open hours or visit our help center.

Remote Resources

Most of the library’s e-journals, databases, and electronic reserve materials are restricted so that only current UC San Diego faculty, staff, and students can use them on campus. Eligible users seeking off-campus access must configure their devices by using one of two VPN services.